Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Kikuchiyo x Kyuzo
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Kyūzō 久蔵
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 164mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Cherry Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ebony
Spine Length: 182mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 315mm
Weight: 138g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.